Archives Unleashed have released a call for applications to participate in Archives Unleashed Datathon #Washington, to be held March 21-22 at George Washington University. The project team invites archivists, researchers (from the humanities, social sciences, and beyond), librarians, computer scientists, and web archiving enthusiasts to join us over the course of two days to collaboratively work ...

Code4Lib has released applications for diversity scholarships to attend the 2019 Code4Lib conference in San Jose: As part of Code4Lib’s ongoing commitment to reducing economic barriers that prevent participation for underrepresented groups, and to achieving a balanced representation of the human experience, we are pleased to announce that we are now seeking applicants for our 2019 Diversity ...

The Digital Library Federation (DLF) has opened applications for tuition grants for 2019 Digital Humanities Summer Institute (DHSI) at the University of Victoria. DLF-DHSI grants may be used to cover tuition for a range of courses offered at either week of DHSI. Applications are due November 23, 2018. dh+lib ReviewThis post was produced through a cooperation between Devin ...

dh+lib is looking for four new editors to join our editorial team: Technical Editor The Technical Editor will be responsible for maintaining the dh+lib website (which currently runs on WordPress and is hosted by ACRL) and working with ACRL to manage any problems that might arise. The person in this position would also take the ...

The Open Textbook Network is accepting applications for librarians interested in earning a certificate in Open Educational Resources (OER) Librarianship. The cohort-based program aims to equip librarians to develop comprehensive knowledge in open education and open education programming, and be able to apply that knowledge within their own local context, culture, and goals. In addition, ...

The Digital Library Foundation and its partners have opened applications for GLAM cross-pollinator awards, intended to fund DLF-affiliated professionals to attend the conferences of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC), the Museum Computer Network (MCN), and the Visual Resources Association (VRA): Museum and library staff face similar challenges in the digital ...

The Association of Research Libraries has announced the opening of applications for its third ARL Digital Scholarship Institute, to take place July 30–August 3, 2018 at Indiana University. The Digital Scholarship Institute is a five-day, cohort-based opportunity for professionals in ARL member libraries who are new to digital scholarship and would like to develop their skills ...

The Wikimedia Foundation is accepting applications for the 2018–19 Open Web Fellowship program. From the announcement: The Open Web Fellowship program seeks to increase public awareness and understanding of internet policy issues, support and enable career paths in the internet policy and advocacy sectors, and celebrate and nurture a vibrant network of internet advocacy organization… ...

The Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations (ADHO) is accepting applications for travel bursaries from students and young scholars for the 2018 Digital Humanities conference in Mexico City. [ADHO] makes bursary awards to 14 or more students and young scholars who have submissions accepted for presentation at the annual Digital Humanities international conference. These awards are ...

In a post on the ACRL Insider, David Connolly (ACRL) announced an opportunity for librarians to mentor a member of this year’s major cohort ALA Spectrum Scholar through the ACRL Dr. E.J. Josey Spectrum Scholar Mentor Program. Mentors will be responsible for: contacting the Spectrum Scholar on a regular basis (averaging at least once a month is ...

The ARL/SAA Mosaic Program is now accepting applications for its 2018-2019 cohort. The program, which provides “financial support, practical work experience, mentoring, career placement assistance, and leadership development to emerging professionals from traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups,” is supported by a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarians Program from the IMLS. Applications are due on ...